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Posted On November 02, 2012

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro is the latest product to enjoy the benefits of a high-resolution 'Retina' display (found in the new iPad, the 15-inch MacBook Pro and the iPhone). That's 2560 x 1600 or 227 pixels per inch packed into the MacBook's 13-inch screen. The base model boasts a 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (configurable to a Core i7 2.9GHz chip), 8GB of RAM, and 126GB of flash memory storage.

Weighing in at 3.57 pounds, the MacBook Pro sports a 720P webcam for video calls, two Thunderbolt outputs, two USB 3.0 outputs and an SDXC card slot. Apple says you can squeeze about seven hours worth of wireless Web surfing out of the MacBook Pro's battery.

The MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display starts at $1,699 and gets more expensive from there.

Reviewers were generally enthusiastic about Apple's newest laptop, but some were disappointed with the high price vs. the performance it is capable of.

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Not Yet Up to ParIt's the same thing with the 13-inch Pro - it's hard not to love this thing when you first see it. Just look at that screen. But you're paying a lot of money for a computer that once...

Premium for the RetinaIt isn't quite the perfect blend of Pro performance and Air panache we'd hoped for. That it's actually thicker than its big brother, the 15-incher, is a bit of a bummer but, with its...

A MacBook for the Ultrabook EraWhile the Retina MacBook Pro is easily the most desirable 13-inch Mac laptop to date, the high price and lack of discrete graphics make it a tough call versus either the more powerful...

If You Have the Means, It's So ChoiceThe Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (Retina Display) is the best way to carry the pixels of a large-screen monitor with you on the road. It's ideal for people who make their living with...

Another Great MacBookThe MacBook Air is still the choice for users for whom weight is a top priority-traveling business users or students who need to write papers in-between treks across campus. However,...

Harder to Justify the High PriceIn all, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is a compelling package. Anyone considering a high-end notebook should absolutely give it a closer look. But that doesn't mean it's...